30 August 2019
New Hymn Books for Holy Innocents ChurchHoly Innocents Church is raising money for new hymns books so that we will have have the same edition across the Benefice. This will make the work of our choir leader and organists a lot easier and both churches will be able to enjoy a full range of traditional and modern hymns.
Anyone can give to the Hymn Book fund or donate one or more books in memory of a loved one.
The cost is £10 per book and this includes a plaque with a commemoration in the front of the book.
Donations may be given to Tim Frost or Kathy Drakes or brought to any of our services.
We are hoping for good response as we would like to have the new hymn books in time for Christmas.
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18 August 2019
Both The Holy Innocents' Church Gt Barton and St Peter's Church Thurston have joined The Parish Giving Scheme (PGS). Each year it costs more to ensure that our Churches can remain open to everyone, when needed. In order to do this with declining congregations, we hope you will consider joining the PGS and give a regular amount to support your Church. If you would like more information on how you can join this scheme please contact our Parish Giving Scheme co-ordinator at: beneficepr@gmail.com or the PGS website: Parish Giving Scheme
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5 August 2019
Vacancy at Montana Care Home
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15 July 2019
W A N T E D
The Storehouse in Bury St Edmunds are urgently in need of tinned and packet food and toiletries as the summer holidays get very busy as school meals are no longer provided and families really struggle to feed their children at this time. There is a list in St Peter’s Church Thurston and Holy Innocents’ Church, Gt Barton, together with a collection point, for various items but tinned pies, fish, potatoes, pasta and sauces, cereals, tinned vegetables and soup are always required. Tinned fruit and rice pudding are a treat. These items are collected from the Benefice churches and taken to Storehouse throughout the summer. Thank you for your contributions. They are really appreciated.
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12 July 2019
Training opportunity in September for anyone who is involved in offering pastoral support in parishes and for those interested in Lay Elder ministry:
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8 July 2019
Following the Bangers & Bingo session at The Institute in Gt Barton, on Saturday 29th June, we would like to thank everyone who attended and contributed to the magnificent total of £265.00 towards the funds for Holy Innocents’ Church Gt Barton.
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